Film Night – 7:30pm, Friday, 29th November 2024
A cantankerous, unpopular teacher, Paul Hunham (Paul Giamatti); a bright, abrasive student, Angus (Dominic Sessa); and Mary (Da’Vine Joy Randolph), the school’s head cook and a recently bereaved mother, find themselves forced to spend the winter holiday together in an otherwise empty New England elite academy The Holdovers is a powerful, original film set in a New England prep school, showcasing heartfelt performances by the cast.
The Holdovers is a strong and warm-hearted piece that gives actors roles with powerful lines, without any reliance on flashy editing and being overwhelmed by special effects.
Although inspired by personal experiences, The Holdovers is not based on a true story but was well-received critically.